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Getting back into work after a break

Blog
19 Mar 2025
Every day, people embark on the journey of returning to work. It is an experience that can be both exciting and a little overwhelming. If you are unsure about where to begin, here are some tips to help you navigate the transition with confidence.
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Simplifying fractions, decimals, and percentages in KS2 maths lessons with beadstrings

Blog
18 Mar 2025
How to simplify key stage 2 maths teaching with beadstrings for fractions, decimals, and percentages.
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Priority Literacy podcast collaboration with HFL

News
17 Mar 2025
HFL’s Penny Slater, Education Development and Partnership Lead and Kathy Roe, Reading Fluency Project Leader, recently took part in an exciting podcast series dedicated to highlighting the successes of the Priority Literacy initiative.
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School absence and parental engagement

News
14 Mar 2025
Paul Jenkins, our Head of Secondary Curriculum Services, recently contributed to SecEd magazine, exploring practical strategies for improving student attendance through effective parental engagement.
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New summer edition of Term Times magazine out now

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24 Jun 2025
Issue 5 of our Term Times magazine has landed just in time to welcome in spring! We carefully curate each edition to reflect some things that are new; some things that are difficult to navigate; and some classic, timeless areas of development for schools. 
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New spring edition of Term Times magazine out now

News
13 Mar 2025
Issue 4 of our Term Times magazine has landed just in time to welcome in spring! We carefully curate each edition to reflect some things that are new; some things that are difficult to navigate; and some classic, timeless areas of development for schools. 
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Empowering young writers: the impact of ESSENTIALWRITING at Highover JMI School and Nursery

Blog
11 Mar 2025
Sophie Driver, English Subject Leader and Deputy Head, shares reflections on the implementation of ESSENTIALWRITING at her primary school in Hitchin.
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The 2025 Reading Fluency Showcase

Event
Don’t miss Professor Tim Rasinski at our reading fluency event. Join us as we share ground-breaking research and practical strategies for educators.
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Coming soon! A bespoke writing curriculum for Early Years.

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04 Mar 2025
We are extending our innovative primary writing curriculum ESSENTIALWRITING to include Early Years. Prices start from just £49 + VAT a year.
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4 practical strategies to close the gap in maths attainment for disadvantaged pupils: how to aim sky high for all

Blog
04 Mar 2025
Explore ways to close the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils, with practical tips and real examples from a UK school.